Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Oncoimmunology I
Course Code
RIM_011
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
5.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Mihailova
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Immunologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Inese Mihailova
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in oncoimmunology in accordance with the requirements of the immunology specialty regulation.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students acquire the knowledge to recognise the most important immunological signs of malignant tumours, characterise them, analyse and determine the immunological status of an oncological patient and recommend appropriate therapy.
Skills
1.The student will be able to assess the immunological status of an oncological patient, interpret the immunograms that characterise it, determine the indications for immunological examination of an oncological patient and prescribe immunocorrective therapy.
Competences
1.The student will be competent to diagnose immunodeficiency in oncological patients, to determine the indications for immunological examination and therapy.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent literature studies.
Preparation of presentations on seminar topics.
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Examination
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Open-ended questions and answers on the theory and practice of oncoimmunology.
Successful presentations at seminars.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Topics
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The role of the immune system in the interaction between the body and the tumour
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Seminar
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Tumour evasion from immune control
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Immunobiological markers and immunophenotyping in case of solid tumours
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mansoor Amiji, Lara Milane. Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy. Volume 1 of Delivery Strategies and Engineering Technologies in Cancer Immunotherapy. 1st Edition, 2021
2.
S. Clarke, B.T. Li. Fast Facts: Immuno-Oncology. S. Karger, 2021